Diesel Fleet Mechanic Technician III

Responsibilities

• Perform required inspections and preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment with in planned time tolerances to maximize the safety, reliability, and cost efficiency throughout the life cycle of the fleet.
• Perform FAI/CVI (Annual) inspections on all fleet vehicles including tractors, trailers, converter dollies, light-duty vehicles, and any other company-owned equipment in accordance with all federal, state and local legal and regulatory agencies.
• Perform quality preventive maintenance inspections per company methods on all fleet vehicles including tractors, trailers, converter dollies, refrigeration units (Reefer), lift-gates, light-duty vehicles, and any other company-owned equipment.
• Perform quality maintenance repairs as required to maximize safety and reliability on all fleet vehicles including tractors, trailers, converter dollies, lift-gates, light-duty vehicles, and any company-owned equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance, diagnosis and repair to refrigeration units (Reefer).
• Address all Driver Vehicle Inspection Report write ups timely, and efficiently.
• Diagnose cause of any malfunction and perform repairs to manufacturer specifications including but not limited to engines, transmissions and clutches, drive-line, differential, steering and suspension, fuel and ignition system, exhaust systems (including regeneration systems), intake systems, electrical systems, brake systems, HVAC systems and lift-gate hydraulic, mechanical and electrical systems.
• Follow procedures including documenting all work performed on work orders.
• Mentor, teach and share expertise with Fleet Technician I and II to aid in their development to positions of greater responsibility.
• May perform moderate supervisory roles when Fleet Manager or Fleet Supervisors are not accessible.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current and valid driver's license (CDL Preferred, Not Required).
• 2-year school and 4 years of experience OR 5 years of experience in fleet maintenance and repair.
• Education: High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience: Medium / Heavy Duty truck technical training.
• Certifications, Licenses and/or Registrations: Annual Inspector Certification, EPA section 608 (Core & Type II) and 609 HVAC & Refrigeration Certification.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Expert knowledge and skill of all vehicle systems and components; Expert knowledge and skill in diagnosis and repair of electrical systems on all equipment; Expert knowledge and skill in diagnosis and repair of refrigeration systems (Expert knowledge and skill in Preventive Maintenance Inspections and repair); Moderate knowledge and skill in welding and cutting (gas, electric, MIG, TIG); Moderate computer skills and knowledge; Expert knowledge of all DOT (FMCSA) regulations; Moderate knowledge of OSHA safety regulations; Moderate knowledge of environmental regulations; Working knowledge of computer-based diagnostic software for OEM's and component manufacturers.
• Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk and use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and telephone to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet, hot, extreme cold and/or humid conditions; and moving mechanical parts and may be required to work in confined spaces.